School Property
Dozens of schools need top priority property work
Fire alarms, dangerous trees, and hot water in bathrooms were the among the top priority building jobs facing schools as they prepared for the holidays.
Govt pledges $280m to rebuild schools
In just 60 days, the government has announced it will spend more than $280 million demolishing, strengthening and rebuilding schools.
Schools on the move in $63m project
In its latest school property announcement, the government has decided to move Marlborough Girls' College and Marlborough Boys' College. Audio
Half of Napier, Gisborne schools have major building issues
Some parts of the country have a high number of schools with serious property problems, Education Ministry figures show. Audio
Fifth major school rebuild announced
The government has announced its fifth multi-million-dollar school redevelopment in as many weeks - $39 million for Wellington East Girls' College.
Schools facing tougher line on enrolments
Principals say a tougher line on enrolment rules means schools with out-of-zone students could find themselves short of money for major property work. Audio
Principals call for school closures
School principals say the government should be shutting down or merging schools in the face of multi-billion problems with school property. Audio
Principals says money at heart of school property problems
Principals say school property funding is facing unprecedented pressure. The president of the Principals Federation, Denise Torrey, told our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, its members are… Audio